How do I set up an Nginx reverse proxy?

How do I set up an Nginx reverse proxy?

To set up an Nginx reverse proxy, you'll need to install Nginx and configure it to forward requests to your backend server.

What configuration do I need to add to the Nginx config file?

You need to add a server block with the proxy_pass directive. For example:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name your_domain.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://backend_server_ip:port;
    }
}

How do I test if the reverse proxy is working?

You can test it by accessing your domain in a web browser. If configured correctly, it should display the content from your backend server.

What if I want to use SSL with my reverse proxy?

You can use Let's Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate and modify your server block to listen on port 443 with SSL settings.